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By Matt Biekert

Since the Civil War, the American government has been dedicated to assisting its veterans. In reality, that’s been done with varying degrees of success over time.

By Matt Biekert

America’s service members carry the weight of a nation on their shoulders. For many, that burden only increases after discharge, when the transition back to civilian life poses new and unexpected challenges.

By Matt Biekert

Substance abuse is an all-too-common problem among our nation’s vets, but both the federal government and private companies have done a lot to address the issue.

By Acqua Recovery

When it comes to treating addiction, knowledge is power. You wouldn’t head off on a combat mission without reconnaissance, so why do the same when it comes to your treatment?

By Acqua Recovery

Veterans and civilians battling PTSD no longer have to suffer in silence. Like never before, treatment professionals are equipped with the knowledge, compassion, and tools to help those with PTSD find relief from their symptoms and build a better life.

By Acqua Recovery

It’s a common saying among those in recovery that addiction is “cunning, baffling, and powerful.” That is only more true when addiction is compounded by mental, emotional, or behavioral health issues.

By Acqua Recovery

The toll that addiction takes on American families is undeniable, with nearly 50% of Americans reporting a relationship with someone who struggles with addiction in one recent study.

By Acqua Recovery

Working while struggling with drug or alcohol addiction is a Catch-22: If you don’t seek help, you could be fired.

By Acqua Recovery

If you feel like you’ve been drinking more since the beginning of COVID-19, you’re not alone. In a time of great turmoil, many people turned to alcohol in the hopes of quieting the anxiety, fear, and anger that were sweeping the world.

By Acqua Recovery

Addiction is a chronic disease, much like diabetes or cancer. As with those illnesses, unfortunately, a recurrence of the disease of addiction is possible even after many years of recovery.